IRA HUGH RILEY, SR., age 78, Retired Merchant Marine, US Navy Veteran, died Tuesday December 27, 2017, at the VA Medical Center (of Gainesville, Florida).

Homegoing Services (with Military Honors) will be held 11:00AM Saturday, January 5, 2017 at Mount Hermon Missionary Baptist Church (Gainesville, FL) with Rev. Terry Dorsey officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Meadows Memorial Park-East. Mr. Riley will be viewed at the Funeral Home Friday 2:00-7:00PM - At the Church on Saturday 30 Minutes prior to the Services - And with the Processional. The Procession will form at Mr. & Mrs. Riley's residence, 5020 SE Hawthorne Road, Gainesville, at 10:00AM.

Mr. Riley leaves special memories with: Wife - Corine H. Riley of Gainesville, FL; Sons - Dewayne Harris of Fitzgerald, GA, Terry King (& Marilyn) of Atlanta, GA, Marcell King of Gainesville, FL and Ira H. Riley II of Jacksonville, FL; Daughters - Iris Elaine Riley Jackson (& Ralph) of Philadelphia, PA and Katrina Renea Riley of Kenner, LA; 15 Grands; 9 Great Grands; Nieces & Nephews; Cousins; & Friends (with Special Friends - Dede & the late George Wallace of Gainesville, FL).

Arrangements Entrusted To: DUNCAN BROTHERS' FUNERAL HOME, 428 NW 8TH Street, Gainesville, FL.